Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is facing pressure from Tory MPs to cut taxes in a responsible manner ahead of the upcoming election. Hunt has hinted at possible measures in the upcoming Budget, including a further reduction in National Insurance.

Hunt emphasized the importance of long-term growth and responsible tax cuts, but government borrowing costs are impacting the potential for significant tax cuts. The Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned that tax cuts could lead to future spending cuts, but the government is focusing on efficiency in public services to balance lower taxes.

Labour has criticized Tory tax increases over the past 70 years, with plans to abolish non-dom tax status and use the funds for schools and the NHS. Hunt is considering new taxes on vapes and scrapping non-dom tax status, but he has avoided commenting on potential tax changes and stressed that there will be no gimmicks in the Budget.

A former Bank of England economist has said that fiscal rules are stunting economic growth, adding to the pressure on Hunt to make responsible tax cuts. Expectations are that there will be some tax cuts in the Budget, but they may not be significant.

Overall, the government is looking to achieve a balance between lowering taxes and maintaining public services, with ongoing debates and criticisms surrounding the issue. Stay tuned to Insider Wales Sport for updates on the latest developments in tax policy and the upcoming Budget.